We have hosted thanksgiving dinner for 12-15 years, so usually am too tired! Have lots of chairs and furniture to move. But until 2 years ago, always had to work that Friday. A couple years ago, mgmt decided to give us an extra permament holiday. But I don't like crowds and don't have kids. Like a previous poster, DH & I have gone out in the pm and found a couple things that I really wanted and the big crazy crowds were gone.